How the Monuments Came Down (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, How the Monuments Came Down is a documentary film directed by Hannah Brown Ayers, running about 86 minutes. “Discover how monuments to Confederate leaders stood for more than a century-and how generations of Black resistance finally took them down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. How the Monuments Came Down is a timely and searing look at the history of white supremacy and Black resistance in Richmond. The feature-length film-brought to life by history-makers, descendants, scholars, and activists-reveals how monuments to Confederate leaders stood for more than a century, and why they fell.
Who’s in it. How the Monuments Came Down stars Melody Barnes as Self - Fmr. White House Domestic Policy Advisor, Christy Coleman as Self - Former Director of the American Civil War Museum, Michael Paul Williams as Self - Newspaper Columist and Julian Hayter as Self - Voting Rights Expert, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How the Monuments Came Down page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How the Monuments Came Down (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How the Monuments Came Down change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in How the Monuments Came Down?
- How the Monuments Came Down stars Melody Barnes, Christy Coleman, Michael Paul Williams, Julian Hayter and Caroline Janney.
- When was How the Monuments Came Down released?
- How the Monuments Came Down was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.